Hibiscus Storckii

Hibiscus storckii is one of the original, native species hibiscus plants that is a probably ancestor to the modern hibiscus hybrids. It was discovered and named by a botanist visiting the island of Fiji in the 1800s. Expeditions to the island since then have not located any surviving examples of this species of hibiscus still growing on Fiji. The flowers are pink and white, and the bush is small, full, and well-branched. Kew Botanical Gardens in England received cuttings of this species directly from the botanist who discovered it and fortunately has been able to grow it continually ever since. HVH was fortunate to obtain seeds of Hibiscus storckii in 2008, and will have it available for sale in 2010.